Hundreds of uniformed school students, many wearing masks, form human chains across Hong Kong in support of anti-Beijing protesters
Three months of protests over a now withdrawn extradition bill have evolved into a broader backlash against the government and greater calls for democracy.
The students, brandishing posters with the protesters' five demands for the government, called on authorities to respond to the promises of freedom, human rights and rule of law. One of the five demands - to formally withdraw the extradition bill - was announced last week by the city government leader, Carrie Lam, but protesters are angry about her failure to call an independent inquiry into accusations of police brutality during demonstrations.
In a rare public appearance, Lam walked around the central business district inspecting the damaged MTR station, where she chatted with staff and commuters.
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